The Genome Project – mapping the human Genome

Avatar — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:55:00 +0000

Many medical breakthroughs have resulted for the mapping of the human genome which has been ongoing for quite sometime now. In a move that combines some of the most powerful super-computers and the most advanced genetic research, they have been able to discover a great deal of what the various genes we have play in our daily lives. There is a new form of breast cancer detection tool that combines the patient’s medical history and a high-tech genomic profile which can give clues to possible treatments that would work best for each and every individual. Cancer treatment and prevention has benefited from the study and it doesn’t end there, for they are still making headway in the fight against one of the world’s biggest killers.

Lymph Node Biopsies

Avatar — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:53:21 +0000

Patients are advised on seeking several opinions when seeking treatment for breast cancer due to the extreme differences of treatments available for non-invasive and invasive forms. The non-invasive form of breast cancer sits just below the surface of the skin and can be treated with radiation therapy or other more benign techniques. It is only when the cancer has invaded the underlying tissue that more aggressive treatment options are recommended for the treatment to be effective. Lymph nodes are small ducts which drain fluids from the tissues on the human body sending them back into the circulatory tract. These nodes once infected by disease spreads fast due to their direct link to the circulatory system allowing the cells to migrate to areas far from the origin of the disease. So seek all the information that you can and try to do a lot of research before committing to a particular form of treatment. When hesitant about a diagnosis, you should always voice out your doubts or go to seek other opinions on the matter.

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The Genome Project – mapping the human Genome

Lymph Node Biopsies